Smaller towns outside of Columbus, Dayton and Cleveland, Ohio are reporting brisk real estate markets as buyers work in the city and enjoy country beauty and values at home.

Galloway "Buyers are still discovering this area that will set you just on the outside of the Hilliard and Dublin traffic," says Realtor Vickie Owens, "give you a little more elbow room and can be downright refreshing putting you to work in 10 minutes. A few years ago what was all-new construction is now starting to surface the market for sale in young communities, such as the beautiful Westpoint. Homes that are more affordable are here and still in the Hilliard School District with Columbus taxes. New construction is sure to be in the area. Home sellers that can keep their pricing in the $140-$160 price range should sell fairly quickly depending on home condition. Excellent area for first-time home buyers."

Germantown

Says Realtor Nora Moyer Lipps, "Germantown is a historical village located in the southwest area of Montgomery County, Ohio, 14 miles southwest of Dayton and nine miles north of Middletown. It is a small town founded in 1804 by German immigrants. According to the census of 2000, 4,884 people reside in the village. There are approximately 2000 housing units in the village. Germantown celebrates its Bicentennial Year the summer of 2004. Festivities have been planned for the last week of July.

About the market, Lipps says, "Real estate searches will also show properties in the surrounding German Township area.Currently listed properties range from $52,900 to $374,900. The average price for listed properties is $170,204 and the median price for listed properties is $159,900 at this time.

Brunswick "Brunswick is an up and coming community," say Realtors Susan and Michael Bradley. "Get away from the big city and live in country atmosphere. It's close to Rt. 71, Rt. 271, Rt. 77, and the turnpike and 12 minutes to Hopkins airport and 20 minutes to downtown Cleveland. There are about 150 properties for sale. Average asking price $213,538. Average square feet available 2,031. Average days on market 89. About 519 properties sold in the last year with an average sale price of $182,821."

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Published: June 29, 2004

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